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Town in British Columbia, Canada
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Golden is a small town in the Columbia-Rockies portion of the Kootenays in British Columbia near the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
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The longest covered, free-span timber-frame pedestrian bridge in Canada, over the Kicking Horse River. Built by volunteers from around the world, it won the Communities in Bloom, Most Innovative Project for 2001. It intersects with a walking trail that circles the town, and is great for photos.
Promotes wolf conversation. The centre houses wolves, and presents an interpretive talk about their behaviour and the work to help protect them.
Primarily houses displays on local history: exhibits on the railway, Swiss mountaineering guides, and the background and life of the early settlers. It is home to a display on David Thompson, in honour of the bicentennial of his passage through the Golden area.
Ski resort in winter and mountain bike park in summer, KHMR is Golden's biggest attraction. Those less enamoured with adventure recreation can take a ride up the gondola or tour the grizzly bear refuge.
Ranked as the best value in British Columbia.
Home to one of Canada’s highest suspension bridges at 426 ft feet above an expansive canyon. Offers views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. Other activities include a zipline, rock wall climbing, and axe throwing.
The only company that offers year-round riding. Acts as a bed and bale for those travelling with horses.
Offers 1-hour to half-day rides. Also available for accommodation, with packages available.
A pleasant little lake that you can swim, fish, or boat in. Popular among locals and great for picnics.
Glacier Raft Company has been providing whitewater rafting trips on the Kicking Horse, and other beautiful rivers around Golden for 35 years.
Also the site of Whitewater Lodge, an adults-only accommodator.
The Golden Arts Council organizes local artistic performances. In the summer, they run Summer Kicks which offers a concert every week.
The local movie theatre. Shows one video a week.
New and used bookstore is on the ground floor, cafe is above. Serves amazing food (Buddha bowl anyone?) by cookbook author Katie Mitzel (Rocky Mountain Cooking).
Wide selection of pizza, wings, salads.
Open for dinner. Excellent fusion cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Specializing in homemade, locally sourced hamburgers as well as other homestyle classics with our personal touch.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Accessible only by gondola at 7700 ft above sea level. Go on a clear day to make the most of the views. The prices are much more reasonable for lunch.
Great food, drinks and a nice cozy atmosphere. Taps is pretty small so it fills up quickly, but the servers are friendly. Great food; lots to choose from. They have events a couple of nights a week - Wednesdays there are snowboard movies and giveaways all night, Thursdays is open mic night.
A Scottish mountain pub specializing in single malt Highland whisky and Scottish meals. Friendly relaxed atmosphere with low-beamed ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces and many nooks and crannies from Scotland. There is even an outside fireplace incorporated into the stone exterior of the pub, with plenty of outdoor seating on large decking area. Kids welcome.
Post-skiing homemade meals. Served with ice-cold beer on the patio or inside the lounge.
RockWater Grill & Bar is the place to go for bands, DJs, and big nights out. Featuring an excellent river patio overlooking the Kicking Horse River, it's a great spot for lunch, dinner or an appy with drinks, check out their menu online. (Used to be called Packers.)
A local brewery with a tasting room. In the summer there is outdoor seating and usually a food truck.
Services include a licensed cafe, laundry facilities, and, most essential of all, shuttle service up to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Within walking distance of downtown, ideal for the traveller without a vehicle.
400 scenic acres. Full campground facilities include modern plumbing, laundry, internet, and full service for RVs. Rents bikes and kayaks. Has a swimming pond with beach and playground equipment.
On the river, within walking distance of downtown.
off Hwy #1
RV Park with services in Columbia Wetlands region, near the Columbia Wetlands Outpost, which offers kayaking, rafting and float tours among other activities.
Quaint RV park on the grounds of the Golden Golf Club. Ideal for those golfing on course, but open to anybody. Restaurant on-site at Golf Club.
Organic continental breakfasts. Hardwood floors, jacuzzi, twin or king sized bed, private bathroom.
Continental breakfasts with yoghurt parfaits. Hardwood floors, jacuzzi, queen or king sized bed, private bathroom.
The owner is really friendly and an amazing cook. Decor is historical, creating a great atmosphere. A little out of town.
3-bed 2-bath lodge. Groups all year, couples rate in spring and fall.
Adults only 10 bedroom lodge with a mix of Twin and Queen rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. Common area with TV. Breakfast included.
Has an indoor pool with a waterslide. Onsite restaurant.
4.5 stars.
Open July 7 - Oct 3, and Dec 28 - Apr 4. 2200 metres above sea level on the edge of Glacier National Park. A spectacularly scenic base for helihiking or heliskiing.
A 10-room boutique mountain lodge with spa style bathrooms, featherbeds, mini fridges, down duvets and quality linens. Deluxe suite with private jacuzzi and large sitting area. Guest lounge area with wood-burning fireplace. Breakfast is included with your stay (full hot in the winter and deluxe continental in the summer). Copper Horse Steakhouse onsite. Outdoor hottub.
Located in the heart of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort alpine village - at the base of the Golden Eagle Express Gondola - Glacier Mountaineer offers king and queen guest rooms as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. All suites are appointed with full kitchens, fireplaces, and private balconies.
Scottish mountain lodge set within the heart of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. 10 bedrooms, all of which have en-suite facilities, TV, DVD and Satellite and have their own private balconies with views overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges. At the centre of the Lodge is the Great Room, designed to provide a quiet and relaxing focal place to enjoy a wood burning fireplace. Hot gourmet breakfast, wireless internet and use of the outdoor hot tub all included. Dinner available on request. Includes breakfast.
Steps away from the mountain village, Palliser Lodge offers easy ski-in/ski-out access. One- and two-bedroom suites are appointed with full kitchens, private balconies, and private hot tubs (in select suites).
All rooms have feather rest beds, private bathrooms with heated floors, carpeted floors and antique armours. Six rooms have balconies with great views of the Rocky Mountains. Huge guest area with wood burning rock fireplace, bar (but no liquor licence, so guests may bring their own). Downstairs is a secure ski/snowboard room, boot dryer, games room with a pool table and satellite TV, and an outdoor hot tub.
A selection of local art and knick knacks.
Lots of local products ranging from honey to pottery.
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